"List of NBA MVPs since the award was first introduced in 1956"

The NBA MVP award is one of the most prestigious awards in the world of basketball. It is an annual award given to the player who is deemed to have been the most valuable player to their team during the regular season. The first NBA MVP award was presented in 1956, and since then, many of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood have won the award. In this blog post, we will explore the list of NBAS MVPs and the impact they had on the game of basketball.

• 2022- Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)

• 2021 - Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)

• 2020 - Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)

• 2019 - Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)

• 2018 - James Harden (Houston Rockets)

• 2017 - Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder)

• 2016 - Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)

• 2015 - Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)

• 2014 - Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder)

• 2013 - LeBron James (Miami Heat)

• 2012 - LeBron James (Miami Heat)

• 2011 - Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls)

• 2010 - LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)

• 2009 - LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)

• 2008 - Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers)

• 2007 - Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks)

• 2006 - Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns)

• 2005 - Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns)

• 2004 - Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves)

• 2003 - Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)

• 2002 - Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)

• 2001 - Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers)

• 2000 - Shaquille O'Neal (Los Angeles Lakers)

• 1999 - Karl Malone (Utah Jazz)

• 1998 - Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)

• 1997 - Karl Malone (Utah Jazz)

• 1996 - Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)

• 1995 - David Robinson (San Antonio Spurs)

• 1994 - Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets)

• 1993 - Charles Barkley (Phoenix Suns)

• 1992 - Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)

• 1991 - Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)

• 1990 - Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)

• 1989 - Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)

• 1988 - Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)

• 1987 - Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)

• 1986 - Larry Bird (Boston Celtics)

• 1985 - Larry Bird (Boston Celtics)

• 1984 - Larry Bird (Boston Celtics)

• 1983 - Moses Malone (Philadelphia 76ers)

• 1982 - Moses Malone (Houston Rockets)

• 1981 - Julius Erving (Philadelphia 76ers)

• 1980 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers)

Bob Pettit won the first-ever NBA MVP award in 1956. Pettit was a dominant power forward who played for the St. Louis Hawks, and he was the league's top scorer in the 1955-56 season. Pettit would go on to win the award again in 1959.

Bill Russell won the award in 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1965. Russell is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, and he played an instrumental role in leading the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships. Russell was a dominant center who was known for his defensive prowess, and he remains the all-time leading rebounder in NBA history.

Wilt Chamberlain won the award four times in his career, in 1960, 1966, 1967, and 1968. Chamberlain is one of the most dominant players in NBA history, and he holds numerous records, including the most points scored in a single game (100). Chamberlain was a dominant force on both ends of the court, and he was a prolific scorer and rebounder.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the award a record six times in his career, in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, and 1980. Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, and he won six NBA championships during his career. Abdul-Jabbar was a dominant center who was known for his skyhook shot, which is one of the most iconic shots in NBA history.

Magic Johnson won the award three times in his career, in 1987, 1989, and 1990. Johnson was one of the most versatile players in NBA history, and he was known for his ability to play multiple positions. Johnson won five NBA championships during his career, and he was a key player in the Lakers' "Showtime" era.

Michael Jordan won the award five times in his career, in 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1998. Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest player in NBA history, and he won six NBA championships during his career. Jordan was a dominant scorer who was known for his ability to take over games in clutch situations.

LeBron James has won the award four times in his career, in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013. James is one of the most dominant players in NBA history, and he has won four NBA championships during his career. James is known for his all-around game, and he is one of the most versatile players in NBA history.

Stephen Curry has won the award twice in his career, in 2015 and 2016. Curry is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, and he led the Golden State Warriors to three NBA championships during his career. Curry is known for his ability to hit shots from long range, and he revolutionized the way the game is played with his ability to shoot the three-point shot.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has won the award twice in his career, in 2019 and 2020. Antetokounmpo had an outstanding season, leading his team to the best record in the league while averaging 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. He became the first player in Bucks' franchise history to win the award twice, and many consider him to be one of the best players in the NBA today. Antetokounmpo's impressive performance earned him the MVP award, which is considered one of the highest honors in basketball and is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in the league's regular season.

The NBA MVP award for the 2021 and 2022 season was won by Nikola Jokic, a professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets. Jokic had a historic season, becoming the lowest drafted player in NBA history to win the award and the first center to win it since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000.